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U.S.-Venezuela Prisoner Swap Sparks Concerns Over Deportations

7/21/2025

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On July 18, 2025, a significant prisoner swap unfolded between the U.S. and Venezuela, freeing ten Americans in exchange for over 250 Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador. Orchestrated by President Nayib Bukele, this deal ignites worries about the treatment of those deported and the legal ramifications of their detention.

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On July 18, 2025, a significant prisoner swap unfolded between the U.S. and Venezuela, freeing ten Americans in exchange for over 250 Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador. Orchestrated by President Nayib Bukele, this deal ignites worries about the treatment of those deported and the legal ramifications of their detention.